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Wind advisory and visibility impacts this morning

Karson Wells

Morning Minute

Offshore drilling debate, Buzzard in court, and Olympics countdown begins

Shannon MacNeil

National News

US military seizes two Venezuela-linked tankers

Scripps News Group

World News

Denmark presses Washington for talks with Rubio over Greenland sovereignty

AP via Scripps News Group

Homepage Showcase

AT&T outage disrupts 9-1-1 calls in Santa Barbara County

Kelly Wollschlager

Morro Bay

Morro Bay Dignity Health lab temporarily closes due to smoke damage

Valentina Saldaña
More News In Your Community

It's elephant seal mating and birthing season and people from all over are coming to the Central Coast to watch these large marine animals gather near San Simeon.

Elephant seals flock to the Central Coast for mating, birthing seasons

Fire Watch

These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later

Associated Press

Fire Watch

Their homes survived the LA area wildfires, but they fear living in them

DORANY PINEDA and JAE C. HONG Associated Press

National News

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

Associated Press

National News

CA lawmakers, environmental groups urge feds to end offshore drilling expansion

Evening games returning to Lompoc High as stadium lights get overhaul

Cachuma Lake over capacity after recent rainfall

More News In Your Community

These numbers tell the story of the Los Angeles wildfires, one year later

Their homes survived the LA area wildfires, but they fear living in them

Michael Reagan, the eldest son of President Ronald Reagan, dies at 80

National News

Kristi Noem joins DHS raid as Minnesota governor blasts ‘war against Minnesota’

War Powers Resolution heads to Senate as push to curb Venezuela actions grows

Surprise: Automakers ditch spare tires, leaving many drivers stranded

Sunshine returns to the Central Coast, warmer weather also on the way

New Burlington store coming to Santa Maria

Leo DiCaprio, Sean Penn & Benicio Del Toro to receive award at film festival

Suspects plead not guilty in Southern California bombing plot

Excavator falls through washed-out railroad tracks on Gaviota Coast

Maduro arrest brings hope and uncertainty for local Venezuelan families

Trump details US oil strategy in Venezuela after Maduro's removal

California GOP Rep. Doug LaMalfa dies at age 65

Homelessness support, mating season, and fewer crab traps this year

A few isolated sprinkles with sunshine on the way

Hwy 41 reopens after rockslide causes multi-car crash

Some isolated showers remain, but sunny skies will be the story soon

VivaSLO! program aims to help people at risk of and experiencing homelessness

Holiday lights still up in Paso Robles

After delay, Dungeness crab fishing season opens with trap reduction

Heavy rain slams Santa Barbara, causing a flood of problems

No emergency at Nipomo BESS facility after fire response

Construction on long-awaited Righetti Community Park to start in 2026

Minor injuries reported in crash off Highway 154

New memorial sign honors ‘Mr. Santa Maria’ Jim Glines

Firefighters fight flames at boarded-up Lompoc house

Prescribed burns in San Luis Obispo County

Firefighters knock down residential structure fire in Atascadero

Indivisible Santa Maria holds first "ICE out of 805" rally of 2026

US decreases the number of vaccines it recommends for every child

Semi-truck blocks lanes of Highway 46

Raiders, Browns, Falcons, Cardinals part way with head coaches

Isolated showers kick off the forecast, but sunshine returns soon

Elephant seals flock to the Central Coast for mating, birthing seasons

‘I’m a decent man’: Venezuela’s Maduro pleads not guilty in US federal court

1 in custody as police investigate incident at home of Vice President JD Vance

Scattered showers Monday with drier conditions mid-week

Proposed Hwy 166 corridor study highlights safety concerns

UPDATE: Highway 1 north of Ragged Point reopens after flooding, rockfall

Flood advisory issued for all of the Central Coast

Appeals panel says ban on open carry in more populated counties unconstitutional

New California fee seeks to increase collection, recycling of lithium batteries

More rain is on the way for Sunday afternoon

Downtown SLO welcomes a new Western wear clothing store

Drivers look for alternate routes after Highway 101 closure

Heavy rain, high tides cause flooding along stretch of Northern California

UPDATE: Body recovered after a man was reported stranded in a creek

Construction picks up at former Mervyn's site in downtown Santa Maria

UPDATE: Santa Barbara Airport reopens after flooding

3 people injured after fiery crash in Santa Barbara County

UPDATE: Highway 101 reopens to traffic after flooding

Flash flood warning issued for the Santa Barbara County south coast

CA drivers, be ready to slow down or move over

'We are going to run the country,' Trump declares after capturing Maduro

Santa Margarita Lake overflowing after winter storms

East Beach remains closed after sewage spill, but many visitors unaware

New 'CARS Act' requires 3-day cooling off period for used car returns

Atascadero's Tent City brewery closes its doors

Community leaders hold press conference to bring attention to recent ICE actions

New bar, coffee shop opens in Downtown San Luis Obispo

Pets of the week, Spike and Ivan, are looking for homes in the new year

Sparkling Champagne flares blamed for deadly Swiss ski resort blaze, killing 40

After a brief break, rain moves back in on Friday afternoon

Santa Maria man arrested following investigation into possible shooting